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Master naturalist training begins June 23 at Sibley State Park

Times staff report
9:59 a.m. CDT June 13, 2014

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NEW LONDON – The Minnesota Master Naturalist program, which trains volunteers to educate others or take part in conservation or monitoring efforts, will offer its Prairies and Potholes training June 23-27 at Sibley State Park.

Cost for the 40-hour training is $200 including materials. Scholarships are available.

Training will include field trips to sites within an hour of the park off U.S. Highway 71. Students will complete a capstone project during the week.

To main their status, every year master naturalists must volunteer 40 hours and complete 10 hours of additional training. Courses are offered for each of the state’s major biomes — including Northwoods, Great Lakes and Big Woods, Big Rivers.

For details, visit www.minnesotamasternaturalist.org.

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